Roblox Enhances Parental Controls for Pre-Teen Users Following Safety Concerns

Roblox Introduces New Parental Controls: What Parents Need to Know

Dear Parent,

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Roblox users! Next month, Roblox is implementing significant updates to how parents manage their child's experience on the platform with the introduction of parent privileges. This upgrade aims to give parents more control and insight into their child's activities.

About Roblox Accounts with Parent Privileges

With the new system, parents will now be able to link their accounts to their children's. This linkage allows you to:

• View and manage parental controls from your device.
• Access insights about your child's Roblox usage, such as daily screen time and on-platform friends.

However, it's important to note that starting next month, traditional methods of managing a child's account, such as setting a parent PIN, will no longer be available. Existing verified parental emails will still be used for account recovery, but updates to settings will require an account with parent privileges.

Enhanced Content Maturity Settings

Roblox is also transforming its content labeling system. The current Experience Guidelines will be rebranded as Content Labels. This change aims to provide parents with more clarity regarding the types of content accessible to their children. You will be able to set limits on the type of experiences based on the content maturity level.

New Default Settings for Users Under 13

To bolster safety, default settings for younger users are being updated:

• Children under 13 will need parental permission to access certain chat features.
• Users below the age of 9 will require parent permission to access experiences labeled as "Moderate," which may include moderate violence or crude humor.

These settings will automatically update as your child reaches certain ages, ensuring that both you and your child are informed of these changes.

Next Steps for Parents

If you wish to continue receiving notifications related to spending and important activity concerning your child's account, setting up a Roblox account with parent privileges is essential. Your child will receive a notification to link a parent account, along with an email from Roblox containing instructions.

Commitment to Safety

Roblox has always prioritized the safety of its users. The introduction of enhanced parental controls demonstrates their continuous effort to provide useful tools for parents. By implementing these changes, Roblox reaffirms its commitment to creating a safe gaming environment for children.

Stay tuned for more updates as these changes roll out next month!